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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 8
‘Not Much of A Concern To Me’ – Kevin Durant Drops Brutal Take on Dillon Brooks After Their Exchange in Rockets’ 21-Point Comeback Win Versus Suns
The Phoenix Suns–Houston Rockets showdown on Tuesday got extra heated, as the game featured many interesting storylines. Kevin Durant faced his former team after being traded to the Rockets in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 8
Rockets make it seven in a row with 119-105 win over Phoenix 
I’ll ask for your understanding with another recap that is getting started at about 2am where I am. That’s fairly late by almost any standard, even Rockets fandom.
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 8
Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West
Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest comeback of the season, producing a 119-105 victory over the host Suns on Tuesday.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 8
Rockets With Huge Comeback Win Over Suns In KD’s Return to Phoenix: Three Takeaways
The Houston Rockets faced off against the Phoenix Suns in an enticing late night showdown on NBC and made their largest comeback of the season in a 119-105 win.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Amen Thompson, Jalen Green had fiery exchange in Rockets-Suns clash
Jalen Green and Amen Thompson showed some animosity between them during Tuesday’s clash between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns. The Suns led the Rockets 55-50 late in the second half when Devin Booker gave possession up to Thompson, leading to a 1-on-1 face-off between the Rockets wing and his former teammate Green on the other end.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
'It Was Tough'- Kevin Durant Makes Honest Admission on Bitter Phoenix Exit
Kevin Durant’s time in the league is certainly numbered, but at least for now, he still has something to play for – winning another championship. Now with the Houston Rockets, KD knows he must do his best to help this team have a chance at a title.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rockets Creeping Up on Lakers in NBA's Western Conference Playoff Race
The final week of the NBA's regular season is underway, which means the Houston Rockets have just four games left before the playoffs. Just under two weeks ago, the season looked lost after a historic collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Which Version Of The Rockets Appear In The Postseason?
The Houston Rockets are looking to enter the postseason playing their best basketball. They've gone through stretches this season of uninspiring play, contrasted with stretches of elite offense and comparable defensive efforts.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
Who Kevin Durant credits for Suns’ surprise season after Rockets trade
The Houston Rockets have been trying to get back on track lately, recently escaping the Bay Area with a narrow win over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry’s return.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rebounding, Shooting Two Things to Watch in Rockets vs. Suns
Contrary to their inconsistencies just a few weeks ago, the wins have continued to pile up for the Houston Rockets over the last week and a half. After Monday's thrilling 117-116 victory to spoild Stephen Curry's return to the Golden State Warriors, they're now on a six-game winning streak.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Rockets Sign Former G League MVP to Address Glaring Weakness Ahead of Playoffs
The Houston Rockets’ bet on acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade last offseason has paid off, as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference with four games remaining in the regular season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Rockets Promoting JD Davison To Standard Roster
The Rockets have agreed to a two-year contract with guard JD Davison and will promote him to their standard 15-man roster, agent Corey Marcum tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been a Driving Force in the Rockets Six-Game Winning Streak
The 2025-26 season has been one of major adjustments for Jabari Smith Jr. Last year, there wasn't much pressure on the Houston Rockets to be offensively efficient because the defense was one of the best in the NBA, and the core was so young.
Jeff Green News / Scoop B / April 7
The Constant Professional: Jeff Green on the Evolution of the NBA and the Art of Staying Present
In a league where the average career lasts fewer than five years, Jeff Green stands as a marvel of longevity and adaptability. Since entering the NBA in
Tari Eason News / Stadium Rant / April 6
The Houston Rockets And Their Weird 2025-26 Season
The Rockets headed into the season viewed as one of the best teams in the league, and one of the few teams that could actually take down the Western Conference favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points five or more times in a season at age 35 or older can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / April 6
Cameras Catch Ime Udoka Going Off on Alperen Sengun as Rockets Star’s Apology Falls to Deaf Ears
Ime Udoka doesn’t hold back on his philosophy, even when his own players affect the team’s scheme. On the receiving end was center Alperen Sengun. A missed chance from the 23-year-old drew the ire of the Houston Rockets head coach in the tense 117-116 win over the Warriors.
Alperen Sengun News / Total Apex Sports / April 6
Rockets steal thriller in San Francisco as Sengun’s late finish sinks Warriors 117-116
The Rockets walked into Chase Center on Sunday night and handled just about everything a road team could face. A third-quarter push from Golden State. A roaring building.
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